
Unacceptable Violations of Territorial Waters

Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya Visits Coast Guard Command to Ensure Security of Turkish Territorial Waters
Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya recently visited the Coast Guard Command to inspect their operations and ensure the security of Turkish territorial waters. Accompanied by Deputy Minister Mehmet Sağlam, Coast Guard Commander Vice Admiral Ahmet Kendir, and relevant unit chiefs, Minister Yerlikaya conducted a thorough review of the measures taken for the protection of Turkey’s maritime borders at the Coast Guard Command Operations Center.
Taking to his social media account, Minister Yerlikaya shared insights from his visit, stating, “We examined the work of our Coast Guard Command and the measures taken for the security of our territorial waters. Every inch of our land homeland, like every drop of our Blue Homeland, is sacred. Behaviors aimed at violating our territorial waters are unacceptable for the preservation of good neighborly relations.”
The visit highlighted the critical importance of safeguarding Turkey’s territorial waters and ensuring the integrity of its maritime borders. Minister Yerlikaya’s commitment to enhancing security measures and promoting good neighborly relations in the region was evident during his visit to the Coast Guard Command.
The Minister’s visit comes at a crucial time when maritime security and border protection are top priorities for the Turkish government. By closely monitoring and strengthening the operations of the Coast Guard Command, Turkey aims to uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the region.
For more updates on Minister Yerlikaya’s efforts to enhance security measures and protect Turkish territorial waters, follow his official social media accounts and stay informed about the latest developments in maritime security.





